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There are a number of associations of different
kinds established in the city, the most prominent of which are
the following. The Masonic fraternity is represented by two lodges,--viz.:
Janesville Lodge, No. 55, organized in 1854: present officers
are C. Loftus Martin, W. M.; H. B. Sexton, S. W.; A. J. Roberts,
J. W.; Thos. Kirk, S. D.; Henry Wood, J. D.; J. A. Blunt, Treasurer;
J. B. Carl, Secretary. Western Star Lodge, No. 14, organized
in 1847: officers, T. H. Marquesee, W. M.; J. C. Metcalf, S.
W.; M. M. Conant, J. W.; Mr. Phillips, S. D.; C. F. Wright, J.
D.; R. Hodge, Treasurer; R. L. Burdick, Secretary. In addition
to these are three divisions: Janesville Commandery, No. 2, organized
1856: W. W. Mills, E. C.; C. Loftus Martin, G.; W. E. Jones,
C. G.; Thomas Kirk, Treasurer; A. W. Baldwin, Recorder. Janesville
Council of Royal and Select Masters, and Janesville Chapter,
No. 5: the present officers of the Council are C. Loftus Martin,
G. M.; A. S. Lee, D. G. M.; C. C. Church, P. C. W.; W. W. Wheeler,
Treasurer; S. S. St. John, Recorder: of the Chapter, A. W. Baldwin,
H. P.; C. Loftus Martin, K.; R. R. Angell, Scribe; Thomas Kirk,
Treasurer; M. L. Richardson, Secretary. These lodges each have
a strong membership. Their room is on the third floor of Smith's
new block, corner of Main and Milwaukee Streets, and, when completely
furnished as anticipated, will be one of the finest lodge-rooms
in the state. The fraternity of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
is also strong in numbers, and in a flourishing condition; Wisconsin
Lodge, No. 14, was organized February 1, 1847, and Rock River
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